Pete Alonso sends heartfelt goodbye message to fans
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Pete Alonso sent a farewell message to New York Mets fans after the power-hitting first baseman signed a five-year, $155 million contract in free agency with the Baltimore Orioles.
NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo went first. Then it was Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso on back-to-back days at baseball's winter meetings. Three fan favorites headed out the door in 2 1/2 weeks — a powerful gut punch to angry New York Mets fans wondering what on earth the front office is thinking.
After agreeing to join the Orioles, Pete Alonso penned a thoughtful Instagram post, thanking New York on Thursday night.
The Mets held some interest in bringing Alonso back but were uncomfortable with matching the lengths of what he got.